Frame with adjustable and replaceable sash for convertible grain bins and brooder houses



Nov. 16 192a.

DICKELMAN 1925 '2 Sheets-Sheet 1 IL. H. FRAME WITH ADJUSTABLE AND REPLACBABLE SASH FOR CONVERTIBLE GRAIN BINS AND BROODER HOUSES Filed June 1 Nov. 16 1926,

. L. H. DICKELMAN FRAME WITH ADJUSTABLE AND REPLACEABLE SASH FOR CONVERTIBLE GRAIN BINS AND BROODER HOUSES Filed June 1. 2 Sheets-Sheet Patented Nov. 16, less.

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My invention has forits object to provide a sash and supporting frame that are so constructed. that they may be readily secured in a building, particularly, alsheet 5 metal construction, and so that the sash may be easily removed and replaced by other sashes, such as, a sash having glass may be replaced by a sash havingmuslin or fabric extending across and secured at its edges to 10 the sash,"or' a sash having a sheet metal covering, according to the results to be produced or the use to. the building is to be put. The invention also provides "foradjusting the sash to obtain desired ventilation and retain the sash in its adjusted position.

The sash maybe used in constructions of different forms but I have found that the sashis of particular advantage when used in brood'er houses 'to obtain thefldesi'red warmth, light and'venti'lation. In the preferred form of construction, the sash is used in cylindrical sheet metal buildings that are designed for fall and winter storage of grain and in the'spring may be most efliciently usedfoi brooding chicks. Thus by my invention the conversion may be made from one to the other, and if desired ventilation may be obtainedfor the grain' when it is used as a grain crib, and when used as aebrooder house, the invention will provide the required light, ventilation and temperature tov produce the conditions that are not only required for the raising and brooding of chicks, but also provides means whereby these conditions may be regulated to greatly decrease the mortality of the chicks. To present a practical application of the invention, I have'selected as anexample of structure containing the invention, a convertible grain crib and bro'oder house, and shall describe it hereinafter. The convertible structure isishown in the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 of the drawings is a side View of a convertible grain bin and brooder house,

' a part being shown in section to more clearly illustrate the construction of the building.

Fig. Zillustrates an enlarged view of a sec-' tion ofa'part of the w ndow frame and a part of the sash. Fig. 3' illustratesthe sash a d. th ndow f me, a sh s. p ti y, h was: nfw ieh the ow n Pa of the sash. may beraised, while the upper part of the sash is open to' secure ventilation through the bottom aswell as through'the top of the frame F g i illu a es 10 h or muslin sash locatedin the window frame in place of the glass sash shown'in Figs; 2

and'E-l Fig. 5 is a View of a section of the sash and the frame takenon the line 5-5 indicated in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a viewof a tosash frames where it'is found desirable to replacethe frames according to the result t at it is desired to obtain as to ventilation, light and heat, and as to the contents or the purpose for which the building is to. be used. invention thus provides a removable-sash that-'may' be covered and form a frame for sheet materials of different kinds, such. as glass, fabric, or sheetmetal according to the uses. to which the structure to to be put, and according to the results that it is desired to obtain. In theparticular form of the invention which is selected as an example of structures containing my invention, and shown inthe drawings, the building has a sheet] metal cylindrical wall.

1', a sectional conical roof 2 and a central.

'7 having glass panes 8 may be insertedin frames 9, permitting the sunlight to enter the building and keep the building warm as the season advances. The sash 7 is moreover so constructed as toproduce ventilation in the middle of thewarmer days. Also the sash -60 sash having a sheet metal covering that ice is: so constructed that it may be removed and replaced by muslin covered sashes'or' frames to g v hi e i 'edfdeyi n n ht e means of the hinges 12. The partsare rabbeterl along their juxtaposed edges as at 13,

ion in 'e's lil an er" s onsd he ye -J The sash. is former o Q par s 10 and 11 that are hingedlybonnected together by to protect the interior from the weather. Each frame 9 is provided with grooves or the sash,

channels,extendi1ig the length for the sash to slide in, with outer flanges and so that in either case the sash may be readily removed bylopeningthe upper part 10 and raising the sash, the lower part 11 fill sliding between the guiding flanges 14.- and 15 untilthe bottom of the lower part 11 reaches apoint near the upper'end of the flange 15, whereupon the top of the lower part 11 may be swung inwards and further lifted; if required, to raisethe sash to cause the lower end of the part 11 to clear; the uppe'r'end of the flange 15, which are located on opposite sides of the frame 9. The upper end of the flange 15 being located below the lower end of the part 10 of the sash, the said upper part of the sash may be opened more or less to permit circulation of air through the upper part of the opening in the frame. The extent of the opening may be adjusted by securing the upper end of the upper part 10 of the sash. In the form of construction shown, a chain 16 may be secured to the frame 9 and a hook 17 may be secured to the upper end of the part 10 of the sash. The hook 17 may be secured in any of the links of the chain to adjust the opening at the top of the frame. Also, if desired, the part 10 of the sash maybe swung to a point approximating 90 or a little better, and the lower part 11 of the may be raised which will increase the ventilation by providing .an' opening below and above the lower part 11 of the sash as shown in'Fig. 3. Below the sash and in the lower part of theframe 9 a sliding door 18 may be provided to open and close an opening 19 to allow the chicks to pass in and out of the building. 7 I

When it is desired to replace the sash 7 having window panes 8, by a sash frame having muslin, this may be readily done by providing a sash 20 that is constructed substantially the same as the sash 7 but which is covered with clothor. muslin-21 and inserting the sash 20 in place of the sash 7. This is preferably done when the season has advanced so thatv it is desired to keep the temperature down to the proper degree, and

yet prevent drafts. The muslin frames,

however, will provide for the necessary ventilation for the ch1cks. The sash 20 may be adjusted and readily removed in the same manner that the sash 7 is adjusted and removed.

When the building is to be'converted into a corn crib or grain bin for the storage of corn and the like, the muslin covered sash 20 may be removed and a sash 22 having sheet metal panels 23 maybe inserted in place of the sash 20. The sheet metal panels 28 may be provided with tongues 2% that are struck out from the sheet metal to form openings 25 to allowthe upward and inward movement of air in the manner well known in connection with certain corn crib constructions. This will permit the air to pass. 0

through the grain and out through'the ventilator 3 of the bin. 7

In order to readily secure the frame 9 to V the sheet metal of which the'building is formed, 1 have provided Z-bars 26 that i so shaped as to be adapted to the change inuirection as between the plane offthe' frame a the plane of the adjoining part of the wall 31 or to the direction of the cylindrical formation of the wall 31 atthe opening in the'wall in which the frame 9 is located.

I claim: Y

In a house formed of sheet metal, a Z-bar upright, a window frame, means for connecting one flange of the Z-bar to the wall of the house and means for connecting the other flange of the Z-bar with the window frame, a sash having two parts hingeclly connected together and supported in the frame, the frame having a groove or channel extending the length of the sash for the sash to slide in, with the outer flange on one side of the groove or channel cut away at a point that is located a distance from the top of the opening of the frame that is slightly greater than the height of the lower part of sash, an adjustable member for securing thenpper part of the sash open and so disposed as to secure the lower part in raised position to produce ventilation through the frame above and below'the sash part. 1 v

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name to this specification.

' LIZZIE H. 'DICKELMAN. 

